Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Roy Wayne Scarbrough
May 12, 2019
Roy “Wayne” Scarbrough, age 67, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. Wayne was a retired worker form Silver’s Manufacture. He was preceded in death by father Willis Scarbrough; mother Mary Scarbrough; sisters Barbara Croucher, Jeannie Painter and Marie Holmes. Survived by wife Mary Ann Scarbrough; daughters Mary Ruth (Allen) White and Sonya (Tony) Nieto; daughter Cheyann Scarbrough, sister Rita Coatney;...
Robert F. Stinnett
May 11, 2019
Robert F. "Lizard" Stinnett of Powell, Tn passed away at home after several health issues. He was a truck driver most of his life and could tell some of the best trucker stories you have ever heard. He really loved cheering on the VOLS and he truly did bleed orange. Robert loved NASCAR and was a proud member of "Jr....
Johnny Ray King
May 10, 2019
Johnny Ray King Sr., 71 of Knoxville passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Johnny brightened everyone’s day and was loved by everyone who knew him. He was the hardest working and most dependable man; he took care of everything for everyone. He was stubborn as the day was long. Preceded in death by parents John C. King & Vernon Pauline...
Opal Verna Seymour
May 10, 2019
Opal Verna Seymour, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away May 10, 2019. She was a member of Ridgeview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband Carl Seymour, parents Luther and Grace Strange, daughters Joyce Pritchett and Debbie Smart, 6 brothers and 1 sister. Survived by daughters Virginia Broyles and Elaine Wood, grandchildren Perry Broyles (Sharon), Donna Broyles, William Allen Bailey...
Betty Jean Tuggle
May 10, 2019
Betty J. Tuggle, age 86, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2019. She worked for Zellweiger Uster and retired from the Steel Workers Union. As a loving and faithful Christian, she worshiped with the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church congregation for over 30 years. She was an artist especially in her sewing and crafts. Betty is...
Michael R. Atkins
May 9, 2019
Michael R. Atkins, age 61, of Knoxville, took his final flight home on May 9, 2019. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Fred H. Atkins and Helen M. Atkins and brother Lawrence Gene Atkins. Survived by children Samantha (Frank) Lord and Marcus (Kayla) Atkins; life partner Monica Bailey; brothers Howard (Gail) Atkins, David “Duck” Atkins and special sister-in-law Tammy...
Wayne Dean Dugger
May 8, 2019
Wayne Dugger, age 66, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019; born October 9, 1952 to the late Darrell and Joyce Dugger. Wayne was a loving and devoted husband and father. He loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Fountain City Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Joyce Dugger....
Glenn Edward Farrington
May 8, 2019
Glenn E. Farrington, age 84 of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord May 8, 2019 at home. Glenn was a gospel singer for 64 years, a choir director at Faithway Baptist Church. He was Master Barber in Fountain City for over 65 years. Preceded in death by parents Zella and George Farrington, wife Shirley Hale Farrington, son Darrell...
Katherine Juanita Hutchison
May 7, 2019
Katherine Juanita “Nene” (Hickman) Hutchison, age 95 of Corryton, passed away on May 7, 2019. She retired from Knox County Food Service, Gibbs High School and Gibbs Elementary School. She was the oldest member of Fairview Baptist Church in Corryton. Preceded in death by her husband, Leroy M. Hutchison (Veteran WW2), parents Ira and Edna Hickman, brothers Bill, Donald, Charles...
Harold Eugene Hundley
May 7, 2019
Harold Eugene Hundley, born on October 17, 1959, passed in peace on May 7, 2019 at Vanderbilt Hospital after a short but devastating illness. Harold was the most honest, sincere and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He took care of everyone but himself and was truly selfless. He was a good friend and partner to his loving wife Beverly. Harold...
Linda Ruth Smith
May 7, 2019
Linda Ruth Hobbs Smith, age 62, passed away May 7, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and companion. She was of Baptist faith. She loved bluegrass music, cooking on Rusty’s Chuckwagon and spending time at toy and comic book conventions. She will be missed by so many. She is preceded in death by parents Edward & Edna Hobbs...
Melissa Jane Sharp
May 6, 2019
Melissa Jane Sharp, age 57 of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Anna Ruth Mowery and Donald Howard Mowery. She is survived by her son Michael Sharp; grandson Christopher Sharp; sisters Michelle Mowery and Cheryl Bishop; brother Scott Mowery; and many nieces and nephews. She was loved dearly...
Marvin Ray Graham
May 6, 2019
Marvin Ray Graham, age 62, passed away May 6, 2019, comfortably at home after battling a long illness. Preceded in death by mother-in-law Norma Harmon; father-in-law George Pinner; and sister-in-law Georgetta Renee Miller. Survived by son Chad (Crystal) Graham; granddaughter Kaylee Graham; special cousin Donna Beeler; brother-in-laws Bill Pinner & Ronald Miller and former wife Karen Graham. In lieu of...
Lillian "Jeannie" Lay
May 5, 2019
Jeannie Lay, age 53 of Knoxville, passed away on May 5, 2019. She was a graduate of Rule High School. She is preceded in death by parents Eugene and Nellie Lay, brother Condon Radford, sisters Patricia Lay, Ann Varner, and Johnnie Bentley. Survived by daughter Tiffany Ravo, son Billy Ravo, grandson Reuben Mullins, sister Connie Radford, brothers Eddie Radford, Alvin...
Margaret Mary Brady
May 5, 2019
Margaret Mary Brady, age 73 of Powell, TN went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a faithful member of Highland View Baptist Church. Marge was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Ruth Hern; daughter, Debbie; granddaughter, Charlene. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years,...
Virginia Jo Proffitt
May 5, 2019
Virginia “Jo” Proffitt (Wilson), age 90 of Knoxville, passed away on May 5, 2019. She was a long-time member of Lincoln Park Baptist Church where she taught many Sunday School Classes. “Gran Jo” was loved by all that knew her. She loved other people and Jesus until the end. All who knew her shared a special bond with her and...
Wilma Lee Hensley
May 3, 2019
Wilma Lee (Gibson) Hensley, age 77 went to her Heavenly home on the morning of Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at her daughter’s house. Wilma once ran Wilma’s Beauty Shop in her family home. After being stricken with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis, she began keeping children in her home and continued to do that for 15 years. She is preceded in death...
Louise (Buddy) Dezern
May 3, 2019
Louise (Buddy) Dezern, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019. She left this world peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters. Louise was a long-time member of Outreach Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Addie Taylor, sons Benjamin (Benny) Dezearn and Dale (Tony) Dezearn, brothers Ben Taylor and Troy...
William E. Mcmurray
May 3, 2019
William E. “Bud” McMurray age 77 of South Knoxville, died peacefully at home on May 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. A master jeweler, Bud labored at his craft for nearly 45 years working at several prominent jewelers in the Knoxville area. Preceded in death by parents, William Robert & Helen McMurray; son, William E. Buddy McMurray, Jr.; sister,...
Barbara Jean Greene
May 2, 2019
Barbara Jean Greene, age 56 of Knoxville passed away May 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by father Billy Gene Hamblin. Survived by children Joshua Rogers (Jessica) and Mathew Greene, grandchildren Cassen Rogers, Brody Rogers, Lily Belle Rogers, mother and step-father Jean and Floyd Pemberton, brothers Mark Hamblin (Virgina), Mitchell Pemberton (Wendy), sister Michelle Miller (Dennis), and many nieces,...
